U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Della Wyrick Banks
Della Wyrick Banks, 94, of Waldorf, Md., formerly of Rural Retreat, Va., died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, in the Genesis Elder Care in Laplatta, Md.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel in Rural Retreat, Va., with the Rev. Cindy Baxter officiating. Interment will be in the Speedwell United Methodist Church cemetery, Speedwell, Va.
She was born in the Riner section of Montgomery County, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond M. Banks Sr.; a son, C. Frank Banks; her parents, the Rev. David Franklin "Jack" and Anna Wheeler Wyrick; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include one son, Raymond M. Banks Jr. of Waldorf, Md.; a granddaughter, Briana Banks of Waldorf, Md.; two sisters, Katherine Wassum of Bluefield, W.Va., and Elizabeth Harler of Kingsport, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. (service time) at the Lindsey Funeral Home.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Harold Kramer Schroeter
Harold Kramer Schroeter, 65, of Rural Retreat, Va., died Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, at his residence.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 4, at 8 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel in Rural Retreat, Va., with the Rev. Jim Jenkins officiating.
He was born in St. Louis, Mo., and was a retired chief master sergeant with the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in by his parents, Bruno O. and Celina Kramer Schroeter; and a brother, Bruno Schroeter.
Survivors include his wife, Jayne K. Hall of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ken and Maria Schroeter of Long Island, N.Y., Matthew K. Hall-Schroeter of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Eileen and Sandy Thomas of Dallas, Texas, and Meghan K. Hall-Schroeter of the home; two grandchildren, Aidan Schroeter and Luke Schroeter; two sisters and brother-in-law, Marilyn Bradshaw of Harrisonville, Mo., and Cathy and Terry Eichenseer of Boise, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. (service time) at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles C. Anderson
Charles C. Anderson, 86, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, in Corbin, Ky.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Atkins, Va., with the Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. Grady Byrd officiating. Burial will be in Rose Lawn cemetery in Marion, Va. Masonic rites will be conducted by Marion Masonic Lodge No. 31 A.F.&A.M. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service.
He was born Sept. 19, 1917, in Grayson County, Va., a son of the late Nathan Fields Anderson and Lessie Parks Anderson. He was a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church.
He supervised the construction of several roads in the area including parts of Interstate 81 and updates to Route 11 in Abingdon, Va. After retiring from Richard E. Phillippi Construction Company, he worked as a consultant for the Commonwealth of Virginia overseeing the construction of improvements to the Virginia Highlands and Groseclose Airports.
He was a member of the Marion Masonic Lodge No. 31 A.F.&A.M. where he had served as master, the Lynn Commandry No. 9 where he had served as commander, the Marion Royal Arch Chapter No. 54 where he had served as high priest and was also a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Kazim Temple.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bess L. Anderson; one daughter, Pansy Fulton; five brothers, Henry Anderson, Glen Anderson, David Anderson, James Anderson and Kenneth Anderson; three sisters, Mary L. Adams, Kate Stephenson and Nell Sanders.
Survivors include two daughters and three sons-in-law, Carol and Mike Musser of Rural Retreat, Va., Nancy and Bobby Keyes of Corbin, Ky., and Rodney Fulton of Roanoke, Va.; two sisters, Maxine Bullins of Sugar Grove, Va., and Ruth Silver of Chilhowie, Va.; one brother, Stephen Anderson of Troutdale, Va.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Service Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service of Marion, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Deane Hoback Bonham
Deane Hoback Bonham, 82, of Wytheville, Va., died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, in the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Kevin Fiorini officiating. Interment will be in West End cemetery, Wytheville, Va.
She was born in Wythe County, Va. She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; her parents, Charles James and Louisa Reed Hoback; and a brother, Numia Fay Hoback.
Survivors include her husband, Steven R. Bonham Sr. of Wytheville, Va.; a son, Steven R. Bonham Jr. of Wytheville, Va., and his special friend, Candy Parks, and her daughter, Andy Parks of Atkins, Va.; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Billy R. and Mary Jane Bonham of Charlotte Hall, Md., and S. Ernest and Reba Bonham of Wytheville, Va.; sister-in-law, Mary Etta Crigger of Mt. Airy, N.C.; and a nephew and his spouse, Dickie and Faye Hoback of Chilhowie, Va.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Bethel Community cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 297, Wytheville, VA 24382.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Emmett Mansfield Edwards
Emmett Mansfield Edwards, 54, of Mocksville, N.C., died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, in Meadowbrook Manor, Clemmons, N.C.
Funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Reese Funeral Home Chapel in Austinville, Va., with the Rev. Curtis Dalton officiating. Interment will be in the Southern cemetery, Carroll County, Va.
He was born July 30, 1949, in Carroll County, a son of the late William Wiley and Lillian Mae Bays Edwards.
He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce Ann and Charles Lee Hayes of Mocksville, N.C.; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Linda Edwards of Max Meadows, Va., John Wesley and Betty Jo Edwards of Barren Springs, Va., Jackie Lee and Betty Jane Edwards of Austinville, Va., and Billy Wiley and Brenda Lee Edwards of Mocksville, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. (service time) at Reese Funeral Home.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Alice Yonce Greear
Alice Yonce Greear of Wytheville, Va., died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, in Milwaukee, Wis.
A memorial service will be held later.
She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. James N. Greear; a son, Terry Greear; her parents, Sieg G. and Lena Felty Yonce; a sister and brother-in-law, Hontas and Eugene Davis; and a brother, Garland S. Yonce Jr.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Jimmy and Michille Greear of Milwaukee, Wis.; two grandchildren, Noah Greear and Gretchen Greear of Milwaukee, Wis.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia and Allen Davis, and Dorothy and Alan Dunford, all of Wytheville, Va.; a nephew and his wife, Don and Julie Davis of Wytheville, Va.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Wythe County Unit, 205 West Main Street, Suite 23, Wytheville, VA 24382.
Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Service in Wisconsin is in charge of the arrangements.
Shelly Marie Hamilton
Shelly Marie Hamilton, 9, of Wytheville, Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, in Bristol Regional Hospital, Bristol, Tenn., as the result of an automobile accident.
She is the daughter of Chris and Joyce Hamilton.
Arrangements are pending at Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va.
Russell Eugene Huffman
Russell Eugene Huffman, 70, of Bristol, Va., formerly of Wytheville, Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, in a Bristol hospital.
A private memorial services will be held later.
He is survived by a daughter, Pepper Huffman of Wytheville, Va.; a son, Wayne Huffman of Bluff City, Tenn.; and four grandchildren.
Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Jessie Jaylee Long III
Jessie Jaylee Long III, 14 days old, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Va.
Graveside service was held Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 11 a.m. in Grubbs Chapel cemetery, Independence, Va., with the Rev. Phillip Duvall officiating.
He was born Nov. 9, 2003, at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
He is survived by his father, Jessie Jaylee Long II of Independence, Va.; his mother, Chasity Dawn Akers of Ivanhoe, Va.; maternal grandparents, Todd and Dawn Akers of Ivanhoe, Va.; paternal grandparents, Carolyn Long and Roger Spencer of Independence, Va., Jessie and Susie Long of Auburndale, Fla.; paternal great-grandparents, Jackie and Ruby Long of Independence, Va., Dolly Long of Haynes City, Fla., and Kernal Lee Long of West Jefferson, N.C.; maternal great-grandparents, Gordon and Brenda Wilson of Max Meadows, Va., and Roger and Karen Akers of Wytheville, Va.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va., was in charge of the arrangements.
Emily Rickey “Pet” Michaelis
Emily Rickey “Pet” Michaelis, 82, of Wytheville, Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003.
Funeral service will be Friday, Nov. 28, at 2 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Richard Lindamood officiating. Interment will be in the West End cemetery, Wytheville, Va. The American Legion Post No. 9 will conduct military graveside rites.
She was a retired World War II U.S. Army officer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Michaelis; and her parents, Wythe and Linnie Porter Rickey.
Survivors include her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Eileen and Robert Hull of Buffalo, N.Y.; eight nieces and nephews, Josh Bolin of Columbus, Ohio, Nancy Patterson and James Pickett, both of Wytheville, Va., Edmond Linkous of Columbia, S.C., Wayne Linkous of Richmond, Va., Dennis Linkous of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Cynthia Russell of Burke, Va., and Dianne Biszkont of Buffalo, N.Y.
The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. (service time) at Grubb Funeral Home.
Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Lewis Gray Naylor Sr.
Lewis Gray Naylor Sr., 75, of Max Meadows, Va., died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, in the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Kenny Quesenberry officiating. Interment will be in the West End cemetery, Wytheville, Va. Graveside military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post No. 9.
He was born March 22, 1928, in Winston-Salem, N.C., a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Margaret Wooten Naylor. He was a member of the Fort Chiswell Church of God and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Jackson Naylor of the home; one son, Lewis Gray Naylor Jr. of Max Meadows, Va.; one daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Curtis Bratton of Pulaski, Va.; two brothers, Burley Naylor of King, N.C., and Walter Ray Naylor of Tennessee; two sisters, Roberta Jones of Ashboro, N.C., and Pauline Woods of Virginia Beach, Va.; and one grandson, John Michael Alford Jr. of Wytheville, Va.
The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial contributions to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 502, Austinville, VA 24312.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Edna Beulah Clemons
Edna Beulah Clemons, 67, of Bland, Va., died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. at Johnston Funeral Home Inc. of Bland, Va., with the Rev. Terry Long of Tazewell, Va., and the Rev. David Olinger of Eagleston, Va., officiating. Burial will follow in the Hounshell cemetery in Ceres, Va.
She was a lifelong resident of Bland County, Va. She attended the Bland Community Church and was a volunteer for the "Lord’s Store House."
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Clemons; and a sister, Myrtle Thompson.
Survivors include one son, Gerald Clemons of Hillsville, Va.; one sister, Thelma Guywn of Bland, Va.; two nephews, Terry Guywn and Jeff Guywn, both of Bland, Va.; two aunts, Emma Baker and Pearl Hounshell, both of Bland, Va.; and many cousins.
Johnston Funeral Home Inc. of Bland, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
